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My fil 81, diagnosed with nph has history of earlier clot in the brain now on diamox (acetazolamide) and surgery ruled out , what's prognosis and any other options ?

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Neurosurgeon: You could get an opinion from another neurosurgeon as some cases do well with a insertion of a shunt to divert fluid from the brain ventricles which are abnormally swollen with excess fluid causing pressure on parts of the brain.

Answered 8/17/2015

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